Core Viewpoint - The global financial system is undergoing structural adjustments, with a noticeable trend towards "de-dollarization" represented by the use of local currencies in trade, particularly between China and Brazil, aimed at enhancing economic resilience and autonomy [1][2]. Group 1: De-dollarization and Local Currency Use - The dominance of the US dollar in international trade and reserve systems has created a high dependency for many economies, exposing them to risks amid geopolitical conflicts and financial market volatility [1]. - China and Brazil have initiated pilot programs for direct settlement in Renminbi and Real in certain trade sectors, which have shown positive results by significantly reducing cross-border transaction costs and enhancing operational efficiency [1][2]. - Local currency cooperation improves profit margins for enterprises on a micro level and deepens bilateral economic trust and long-term cooperation expectations on a macro level, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive global financial governance system [1]. Group 2: Challenges and Future Outlook - The de-dollarization process faces challenges such as lagging financial infrastructure, insufficient market education, and limited risk management capabilities among small and medium-sized enterprises, necessitating collaboration among central banks, financial institutions, and policymakers [2]. - Local currency cooperation and de-dollarization are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the future global financial landscape, providing developing economies with greater sovereignty and opportunities for prosperity [2].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In 2024, the panda bond market continued to be hot, with the annual issuance volume reaching a new high, and the market is expected to remain active in 2025 [1][17] - The development of the panda bond market is driven by factors such as the low - cost financing advantage of RMB, the improvement of relevant systems, and the increase in foreign investment participation [1][2] Summary According to Related Content 2024 Review - **Issuance Scale and Structure**: In 2024, 44 entities issued 109 panda bonds, with a total issuance scale of 194.8 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 26.1%. The proportion of pure foreign issuers rose from about 20% in 2023 to nearly 40%. The proportion of bonds with a term of 5 years and above exceeded 20%, and the proportion of bonds with a single - issue scale of over 25 billion yuan rose from 25% to 50% [1] - **Regional and Industry Diversity**: Since 2023, panda bond issuers have covered five continents globally, with new issuers from South America in 2024. The issuer industries include finance, consumption, industry, etc., with new sub - industries such as pulp and original research drugs [1] - **Investment - side Changes**: The proportion of foreign investors and foreign banks in panda bond investment increased from 20% in 2023 to nearly 50% in 2024, due to RMB internationalization, good issuer qualifications, and yield advantages [2] 2024 Highlights - **BASF's First Panda Bond**: In June 2024, BASF issued a 2 - billion - yuan panda bond with a final coupon rate of 2.39%, using an optimized pricing and allocation mechanism [10][11] - **Suzano's First Panda Bond in Latin America**: In November 2024, Suzano issued a 1.2 - billion - yuan green panda bond, highlighting the deepening of China - Brazil bilateral financial cooperation [12] - **UOB's Return and Listing on SGX**: In October 2024, UOB issued a 5 - billion - yuan panda bond, and it was listed on the Singapore Exchange in November, the first panda bond to be listed outside the Greater China region [13] - **Beijing Enterprises' 10 - year Panda Bond**: In April 2024, Beijing Enterprises issued a 2 - billion - yuan 10 - year panda bond, setting multiple market records and forming a relatively complete bond valuation system [14] - **CapitaLand's Sustainable - linked Panda Bonds**: In 2024, CapitaLand issued two phases of panda bonds totaling 2 billion yuan, the first being a sustainable - linked panda bond from a Singaporean enterprise, which helps achieve sustainability goals [16] 2025 Outlook - **Issuance Scale**: The panda bond issuance scale is expected to remain high in 2025, with regular issuers likely to increase issuance frequency, issue long - term bonds, and diversify issuance varieties [17] - **Issuer Structure**: The proportion of pure foreign issuers may further increase, and more issuers from regions such as Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America are expected to enter the market [18] - **Investment - side Trends**: Foreign investors are expected to maintain high enthusiasm for investing in panda bonds due to the optimization of investment mechanisms, and the investment value of panda bonds is expected to be further demonstrated [20] Rating Market - In 2024, China Chengxin International maintained a leading position in the panda bond rating market, with a comprehensive market share of 54% and 70% in the pure foreign issuer rating market [21]